01002 ZIP Code – Amherst, Massachusetts
01002 is a ZIP code serving Amherst, Massachusetts in Hampshire County with a population of approximately 22,992 residents. At $74,265, the median household income here runs below the Massachusetts average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $435,200 is well above the national average, with 46.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,476 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 52% single-family (decreasing), 35% apartments (increasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 23.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 73.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 27.0, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 01003, 01035, 01072.
ZIP Code 01002 Data
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ZIP 01002 vs. Massachusetts vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 01002 | MA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $435k | $528k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,476 | $1,563 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.0 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.0% | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 73.9% | 47.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 01003 – Amherst
- 01035 – Hadley
- 01072 – Shutesbury
- 01054 – Leverett
- 01038 – Hatfield
- 01007 – Belchertown
- 01375 – Sunderland
- 01033 – Granby
- 01355 – New Salem
- 01066 – North Hatfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | AMHERST | 11,989 | Not provided |
| 01035 | HADLEY | 5,295 | $112,450 |
| 01072 | SHUTESBURY | 1,413 | $99,000 |
| 01054 | LEVERETT | 1,793 | $105,833 |
| 01038 | HATFIELD | 2,469 | $103,125 |